New Releases by Martha Sears

An imaginative boy with a furry friend dreams of the fun he could have with an unlikely Christmas gift. Follow along as Milo tries to convince his parents, and Santa, that he truly wants the unique gift he keeps asking for.

An imaginative boy with a furry friend dreams of the fun he could have with an unlikely Christmas gift. Follow along as Milo tries to convince his parents, and Santa, that he truly wants the unique gift he keeps asking for.

Revised and expanded: America's bestselling "baby bible" –– an encyclopedic guide to the first two years of your baby's life. The million-copy bestseller by “the man who remade motherhood” (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date — with the latest information on prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding practices, daycare, midwifery, hospital births, preventing and overcoming postpartum depression, and infant development. The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. The Sears Baby Book focuses on the essential needs of babies — eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort — as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today's parents. The topics covered include: Preparing for a safe and healthy birth Bonding with your baby Feeding your baby Soothing your fussy baby Getting your baby to sleep Understanding your baby’s development Treating common illnesses Babyproofing your home Understanding toddler behavior Dealing with temper tantrums Toilet training Working parenting First-aid procedures and much more Unrivaled in its scope and authority, The Sears Baby Book presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. This is a rich and invaluable resource offering the basic guidance and inspiration you need to get the most out of parenting — for your child, yourself, and for your entire family.

In this tender and humorous love story, Pippa comes home from college to find her childhood friend Val is no longer a little boy. Pippa feels both confused and thrilled at the change in him. At sixteen, he handles tragedy with wisdom and maturity. If Val declares his love, will it destroy the friendship they treasure?

The Hetty Series, books 1-6

It is the Christmas of 1794. The townspeople are downhearted because Napoleon has declared Christian worship against the law. When courageous eight-year-old Jacques hazards a friendship with a revolutionary soldier, will he and his family be in danger? Can Jacques soften the soldier's heart by speaking to him about the Christ Child?

Sejak edisi pertama pada 1993, buku ini telah dijuluki buku wajib tentang perkembangan bayi oleh jutaan orang tua. Ia mengajarkan keahlian merawat dan cara menanggapi kebutuhan bayi dengan tepat. Penjelasan dan tip-tip yang diberikan dalam buku ini membuat pengasuhan bayi menjadi jauh lebih mudah dan menyenangkan. Dalam buku ini berfokus pada kebutuhan-kebutuhan utama bayi yang sangat diperhatikan para orang tua masa kini: makan, tidur, perkembangan, kesehatan, dan kenyamanan. Membaca dan memiliki buku ini sama halnya dengan mengoleksi pengetahuan dan keahlian merawat, member makan, mengatur nutrisi, melesatkan perkembangan, dan mengatasi masalah kesehatan yang lazim terjadi pada bayi. Selain itu, buku ini juga menekankan konsep pengasuhan penuh cinta (attachment parenting): pendekatan lembut dan masuk akal atas pengasuhan yang menekankan ikatan batin dengan bayi, tanggapan terhadap isyaratnya, menyusui, memopoki, dan tidur bersamanya, serta menetapkan batasan-batasan yang tepat. Tak hanya lengkap, buku ini juga menyajikan pendekatan praktis dan modern tentang pengasuhan anak yang selaras dengan gaya hidup masa kini. Dengan mengakui ketiadaan cara tunggal mengasuh bayi, buku ini menyuguhkan panduan dan pemikiran dasar yang Anda perlukan untuk mengembangkan gaya pengasuhan yang paling sesuai untuk Anda dan anak Anda.

La nueva biblia de la lactancia para madres lactantes elaborada por los principales expertos en puericultura de América del Norte. En los últimos años, ha habido un enorme resurgimiento en el interés por la lactancia materna, ya que las mujeres han descubierto sus beneficios incomparables tanto para la madre como para el niño. Sin embargo, las madres primerizas a menudo carecen del apoyo y los conocimientos que necesitan para amamantar con éxito, y los libros sobre lactancia materna no suelen abordar los desafíos prácticos a los que se enfrentan muchas mujeres cuando eligen dar el pecho, especialmente las que trabajan fuera de casa. Para las madres lactantes de hoy, El libro de la lactancia materna es una bendición con información completa, tranquilizadora y acreditada sobre: cómo empezar, con ilustraciones para que tu bebé se agarre correctamente aumentar tu suministro de leche amamantamiento en ausencia sacaleches y las nuevas tecnologías asociadas a la lactancia cómo asegurarte de que tu bebé recibe una nutrición adecuada leche materna frente a leche de fórmula lactancia y fertilidad nutrición y ejercicio durante la lactancia lactancia nocturna el papel del padre en la lactancia lactancia del niño hasta los tres años y destete natural mucho más. Con un enfoque realista y contemporáneo, los Sears actualizan por completo una práctica antigua. Su guía enciclopédica sobre el arte y la ciencia de la lactancia materna permite a todas las mujeres experimentar y disfrutar de una de las relaciones más gratificantes de la naturaleza.

After being diagnosed with cancer, pediatrician William Sears created a comprehensive, science based, head-to-toe program for living a long, fit life--and it worked. Now at the peak of health, Dr. Sears shares his program. This book explores how to keep each body system healthy and delay those usual age-related changes. Written in Dr. Sears's wise, accessible, and entertaining voice, this is a practical program to help you live your best life possible--pain-free, disease-free, stress-free, and medication-free. --From publisher description.

Gentle, imaginative Hetty feels at home with her kindly parents but struggles to find her place in a new school. She takes refuge in her secret forest hideaway. When an accident forces her to rely on others, will Hetty find what it takes to grow up and fit in? And is a mysterious stranger watching over her?

From America's leading authorities in childcare comes the definitive guide to having a healthy pregnancy -- and a healthy baby. The Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook guides expectant mothers and fathers through all stages of pregnancy from preconception through birth, focusing on how to enhance the health of mother and baby: How to grow a smarter and healthier baby How your baby is developing, and how you may be changing both emotionally and physically Eating right for two, with a helpful list of pregnancy superfoods Exercise and keeping fit during your pregnancy Concerns and questions you may have about test and technology, genetic counseling, and childbirth options How to protect the womb environment and recognize potential household hazards Advice on working while pregnant Choosing the right healthcare provider and childbirth class The transition into parenthood And much more... Written in the Searses' trademark reassuring tone that makes their books long-term bestsellers, The Healthy Pregnancy Book is the must-have resource to fit the greater demands of today's savvy parents.

JAKE, DAD and THE WORM 978-0-9886784-1-5 by Martha Sears West (paperback). Also available in Deluxe Case Laminate 978-0-9886784-5-3 for $20.95. Annotation: A lowly earthworm teaches Jake that, even when you're small and ignored, you can still do big, heroic things-especially when encouraged by a sensitive father. Forty years ago the debut author, summoned by a commotion, rushed to the front porch. There, other family members cheered on an acrobatic worm dangling precariously over a step. The worm, to applause, righted itself and survived, as did this true tale that gave Jake fresh courage. 8.5 x 11. Full water-color illustrations. 40 pp. (Available now). "The story of the worm encourages children to seek out simple experiences with a sense of wonder," says West. She invites readers to appreciate the worm as a hero of nature which enriches soil and doesn't need superpowers or a cartoon face to win our admiration. (Naturalist Charles Darwin wrote of the worm: "...it may be doubted if there are any other animals which have played such an important part in the history of the world...") West has been called a "sister-in-rhymes" to Shel Silverstein, A.A. Milne, and Ogden Nash. (Karen McCarthy, ForeWord Clarion Reviews) In this, her first book, West enlivens the story with watercolor illustrations and rhythmic phrases that roll naturally off the tongue. Reviews: "This story demonstrates how each of us fits into the big picture of the universe in small and significant ways we can be proud of. The illustrations alone are meaningful, but coupled with the text, they make the experience one you won't want to miss." -Deborah K. Ilardi, editor, School Nurse News "Superbly rendered visual images...stunning...Young elementary school students will identify with Jake's situation, and the easy reading level and engaging illustrations make this an excellent offering for both shared and independent reading." -Carolyn Bailey, ForeWord Clarion Reviews "A delight to read-fun rhymes and playful use of language. The illustrations are AMAZING. The page with the worm in the superhero cape never fails to produce a hearty belly laugh from our 5 year old. And yes, a beautiful message too." -L.D., Amazon.com Biographical Note: The daughter of a professional writer, Martha Sears West grew up in Bethesda, Maryland where she enjoyed composing poems even as a child. She found it more fun to create rhymes than to play hopscotch. West taught languages briefly in a junior high school before rearing three children of her own with her supportive husband Steve. Her fascination with wordplay increased when in her fifties she earned a bachelor's degree in linguistics from the University of Maryland. Publisher Marketing: Targeted national trade launch-date campaign to reviewers, award and festival entities, electronic/social media/direct-mail to vendors and public, author book signings, and other special event audiences. For advance reader copies, press materials and author appearances, visit www.CleanKindWorldBooks.com, www.ParkPlacePress.com or contact [email protected]

West "focuses on the joy and magic of childhood, and how adults can retain a childlike sense of wonder. All [West's poems] are composed with flawless rhythms and inspired rhymes ... This book is an absolute delight."--ForeWord Reviews.

Als er een baby op komst is, betekent dit dat er voor broertjes en/of zusjes veel verandert. Met behulp van grote kleurentekeningen, weetjes en tips wordt een en ander uitgelegd aan kinderen vanaf ca. 3 t/m 8 jaar.

本书内容包括:母乳喂养的科学:说不尽的母乳好处;母乳喂养的艺术:母乳喂养有技巧;母乳喂养的学问:如何健康喂养;“班妈”的母乳喂养;特殊情况下的母乳喂养等五部分.

¿Tiene tu bebé problemas para dormir?¿Se despierta demasiado temprano o con mucha frecuencia? ¿Debe dejarse llorar al bebé? Si bien es cierto que desde un principio muchos bebés no saben dormir por la noche y necesitan ser enseñados, los autores proponen diferentes técnicas, todas flexibles y adaptables a cada caso para conseguirlo. Haciendo un balance de los últimos estudios médicos, el tema se trata con mucha sensibilidad y comprensión, proponiendo útiles consejos y haciendo de este libro la guía que necesitas para tener a tu bebé y a tu familia felizmente descansados. ¡Deja ya de tener miedo a la hora de dormir! Incluye consejos para todo tipo de causas de alteración del sueño, cómo: -Incontinencia infantil -Problemas médicos -Alimentación nocturna -Pesadillas y miedos

From the creators of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library comes a handbook that gives kids the tools to make their own wise food choices. Includes quick and easy recipes. Full color.

Everything you need to know about getting your baby or toddler to sleep -- from America's foremost baby and childcare experts. Babies don't automatically know how to sleep through the night; they need to be taught. The Sears family has learned from decades of pediatric practice, bolstered by their own parenting experiences, that different babies have different nighttime temperaments -- and, of course, different families have different lifestyles. Instead of espousing the kind of "one method fits all" approach advocated in other baby sleep guides, the Sears family explains how you can create a sleep plan that suits the needs of your entire family. With a sharp focus on the practical tools and techniques, The Baby Sleep Book covers such topics as: The facts of infant sleep vs. adult sleep Figuring out where, when, and how your child sleeps best Fail-safe methods for soothing a crying infant How to make night nursing easier, and how to stop Nighttime fathering tips Whether co-sleeping makes sense for you Nap-time strategies that work Medical and physical causes of night waking Sleep habits in special situations such as traveling, teething, and illness

The classic guide of the post-Dr. Spock generation has been revised to include the latest information on virtually every aspect of infant and baby care. THE BABY BOOK is unrivaled in its scope and authority, and presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. Focusing on the essential needs of babies--eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort--it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child. THE BABY BOOK is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting--for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family.

A fully revised edition of the Dr. Sears guide to breastfeeding, a perennial favorite of parents for nearly two decades From pediatric experts Martha Sears, R.N., and William Sears, M.D., a comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on: How to get started breastfeeding, with illustrated tips for latching on Increasing your milk supply Breastfeeding when working away from home Pumps and other technology associated with breastfeeding Making sure your nursing baby gets optimum nutrition, including the most recent information about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and "milk-oriented microbiota" Nutrition and fitness for moms Nighttime breastfeeding Breastfeeding and fertility Toddler nursing and weaning Special circumstances And much more... Breastfeeding contributes to nurturing a smarter and healthier baby, and a healthier and more intuitive mommy. Isn't that what every child needs, and every parent wants?

When a family brings a new baby home, there are many changes. Older siblings may find it hard to understand the needs of the new baby, as well as the demands placed on mom and dad. Based on the attachment-parenting theories of the foremost authorities on parenting and childcare, William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N., this book clearly explains baby's needs. The text emphasizes how siblings can be helpers to both baby and parents, while forging their own relationships with "their baby," and outlines the positive aspects of being an older girl or boy. Here is a warm, insightful book that will help the whole family joyously and lovingly welcome the newest member into their lives.

Part of a two-book debut of the Sears Children's Library picture books, this title provides helpful information for young children expecting a new brother and sister. Full color.

You Can Go to the Potty clearly introduces the basic steps of toilet learning in a natural, non-pressured way. Written by the authors of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library, it features reassuring text and lively, full-color illustrations.